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Play Store ‘Best of 2020’ Includes MS Office, World Cricket Championship and More

Google has announced the winners for its Best of Play Store 2020 awards, with the ‘Best App for 2020’ going to ‘Sleep Stories’ by Bengaluru-based developer, Touchkin, known for its wellness app, Wysa. Some of the other notable inclusions in the honor lists include Microsoft Office, Chef Buddy and Legends of Runterra, which won the […] The article Play Store ‘Best of 2020’ Includes MS Office, World Cricket Championship and More was first published on Beebom

Raspberry Pi Launches an Official $5 Case Fan for Pi 4

Raspberry Pi Foundation has added yet another product to its lineup before wrapping up the year. The latest gadget on the list is an official case fan accessory compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 that launched earlier this year. Raspberry Pi 4 case fan attaches to the lid of the official Pi 4 case. It offers […] The article Raspberry Pi Launches an Official $5 Case Fan for Pi 4 was first published on Beebom

How to Use MacBook in Clamshell Mode without a Power Adapter

One of the things that the Coronavirus induced lockdown has made me appreciate is the advantages of a big monitor on your home office desk. That, and a laptop that actually has an HDMI port for it. If you’re a Mac user like I am, stuck at home trying to work on an external monitor […] The article How to Use MacBook in Clamshell Mode without a Power Adapter was first published on Beebom

Xiaomi Trumps Apple to Become Third Largest Smartphone Maker in the World

The COVID-19 pandemic put immense pressure on the smartphone market. We saw a number of factories shutter temporarily and sales falter due to lockdown earlier in the year. Now, the smartphone market is witnessing a rebound but is still not at the same levels as last year. Gartner’s newest report backs up this claim, revealing […] The article Xiaomi Trumps Apple to Become Third Largest Smartphone Maker in the World was first published on Beebom

FAU-G, India’s PUBG Mobile Alternative, Now Up for Pre-Registration on Google Play Store

Ever since PUBG Mobile was banned in India close to three months ago, the netizens have been looking forward to a homegrown ‘Atmanirbhar’ alternative. Dubbed FAU-G, short for Fearless and United Guards, has been in the works for a long time and teased online on multiple occasions. And today, on the occasion of Gurupurab, FAU-G […] The article FAU-G, India’s PUBG Mobile Alternative, Now Up for Pre-Registration on Google Play Store was first published on Beebom

Moto G 5G vs OnePlus Nord: Battle of Affordable 5G Phones in India

While the Western countries and China enjoy an influx of 5G smartphones at various price points, we haven’t seen a lot of 5G devices launch in India. It’s only a handful of flagship phones, including the latest iPhone 12 series, in the premium segment while the mid-range segment has a sole contender, the OnePlus Nord, […] The article Moto G 5G vs OnePlus Nord: Battle of Affordable 5G Phones in India was first published on Beebom

Moto G 5G with Snapdragon 750G & 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India for Rs. 20,999

OnePlus Nord kicked off the affordable 5G smartphone trend in India earlier this year. Not many phone makers have followed in its footsteps. Motorola now wants a piece of the pie and has launched the Moto G 5G in India today. It was first unveiled in Europe earlier in November. Moto G 5G is now […] The article Moto G 5G with Snapdragon 750G & 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India for Rs. 20,999 was first published on Beebom

This Lantern-Shaped Bluetooth Speaker Is Designed to Mimic a Burning Flame

Since the rise of Bluetooth speakers, we have seen many companies build numerous portable speakers to catch the attention of the consumers. However, unlike the generic Bluetooth speakers, a small team of designers from Sweden known as Transparent Sound wanted to develop a portable Bluetooth speaker that does more than just play music. The result […] The article This Lantern-Shaped Bluetooth Speaker Is Designed to Mimic a Burning Flame was first published on Beebom

Researchers Developed an AI-Model to Easily Classify Video Games Based on Their Covers

As researchers continue to develop artificial intelligence (AI), the tech is becoming widespread in various sectors of the world. We have seen AI-based tools and systems monitor traffic, simulate Wimbledon matches, and even mimic celebrity voices. Now, two AI-researchers have developed an AI-powered machine learning model that can recognize the genre of a video game […] The article Researchers Developed an AI-Model to Easily Classify Video Games Based on Their Covers was first published on Beebom

Screenity is a Feature-Packed Chrome Extension That Lets You Record Your Screen

As more and more people turn to digital means to work, connect, and sell their products, a good screen recording app is a must-have. So, in order to deliver a feature-packed screen recording tool for Chrome users, a designer, developer, and entrepreneur named Alyssa X (Twitter/@alyssaxuu) built a nifty screen-recording Chrome extension that comes with […] The article Screenity is a Feature-Packed Chrome Extension That Lets You Record Your Screen was first published on Beebom

Scientists Have Built an “Anti-Laser” Device to Charge Your Smartphone From a Distance

As we move towards a sci-fi-like future, we have seen companies come up with many innovative technologies to charge up our electronic devices. So now, scientists have found a way to perfectly beam energy across a room that can potentially charge up any electronic device without any cables or wires. And it is all possible, […] The article Scientists Have Built an “Anti-Laser” Device to Charge Your Smartphone From a Distance was first published on Beebom

A New Tomb Raider Mobile Game Is Coming in 2021

After releasing the last title under the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider series back in 2018, Square Enix, the publisher of the Tomb Raider titles is coming up with a mobile version of the game. According to recent reports, the game will be coming to mobile devices in 2021. Dubbed as “Tomb Raider Reloaded”, the mobile […] The article A New Tomb Raider Mobile Game Is Coming in 2021 was first published on Beebom

This Supercomputer Chip Can Simulate the Future “Faster Than the Laws of Physics”

As we are moving towards the future, computer companies are making their chipsets more and more powerful. For instance, Apple’s latest M1 chip has 16 billion transistors and is crazy fast compared to other SoCs like Intel’s i9 chips. However, no matter how much fast Apple’s new computer chips are, I am sure these cannot […] The article This Supercomputer Chip Can Simulate the Future “Faster Than the Laws of Physics” was first published on Beebom

This VR App Can Take You Anywhere in the World Using Google’s Street View

This year, as we all know, has been one of the most disastrous years in the history of our world. Apart from the ongoing Coronavirus-led pandemic, numerous natural and man-made disasters made things even worse. Hence, traveling to exotic countries for vacation has become a myth by now. However, thanks to technology, we have seen […] The article This VR App Can Take You Anywhere in the World Using Google’s Street View was first published on Beebom

This iOS Simulator Game Lets You Fly SpaceX’s Starship Mars Rocket

If you’ve ever wished to fly one of SpaceX rockets while watching a NASA live stream, then I feel you. However, recently I came across this simulator game that lets you fly one of SpaceX’s flagship rocket, the Big Falcon, a.k.a, the Starship. Not in real life but at least, on your iPhone. Dubbed as […] The article This iOS Simulator Game Lets You Fly SpaceX’s Starship Mars Rocket was first published on Beebom

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins Launched a Headphone-Compatible Hoodie for Gamers

While Shroud is collaborating with brands such as Logitech to bring gamers Shroud-branded gaming accessories, popular Fortnite streamer, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has announced an addition to his existing merchandise line — a unique hoodie that is specially designed to let gamers wear a headphone over the hood with no compromise on the sound quality. As […] The article Tyler “Ninja” Blevins Launched a Headphone-Compatible Hoodie for Gamers was first published on Beebom

This 16-Year-Old Becomes the First to Hit 100 Million Followers on TikTok

Popular social media influencer and an avid dancer, Charli D’Amelio achieved a major milestone in her early life. The 16-year-old star and an avid dancer recently became the first to hit 100 million followers on TikTok. She reached this number before many other popular social media stars who came into the industry before her and […] The article This 16-Year-Old Becomes the First to Hit 100 Million Followers on TikTok was first published on Beebom

Google’s New AI Web App Can Help You Write Your Own Poems

Google, as we all know, has been working on AI-based technologies for quite some time now. So, if you have only one nice opening line for your haiku, this new AI-based web-app by the Mountain View-based giant can help you add the other two lines automatically. While this might not help you find the Wordsworth […] The article Google’s New AI Web App Can Help You Write Your Own Poems was first published on Beebom

Researchers Found 20 Fake Minecraft Mod Pack-Apps on the Google Play Store

Although Google’s Play Store contains some really cool apps and games, the digital store is also filled with many malicious programs that can put your Android device at high-risk. Recently, security firm Avast reported about 21 new Adware apps that are existing on the Play Store. Now, a report from Kaspersky suggests that hackers are […] The article Researchers Found 20 Fake Minecraft Mod Pack-Apps on the Google Play Store was first published on Beebom

This Unique Baseball Cap Comes with a Hidden Face Mask

Since the inception of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic, face masks, as we know, have become an essential part of our daily attire. As a result of increased demands, many companies and researchers came up with numerous kinds of face masks. However, most of these masks have a traditional design and straps around our ears, leading […] The article This Unique Baseball Cap Comes with a Hidden Face Mask was first published on Beebom

YouTube Made an AI-Based Infinite Video Loop for Billie Eilish’s Bad Guy

Ever since the unexpected popularity of her first song, Ocean Eyes, back in 2014, Billie Eilish went on to become one of the most popular artists in the music industry. The 18-year-old released her debut studio album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”, last year, and the song “Bad Guy” became one […] The article YouTube Made an AI-Based Infinite Video Loop for Billie Eilish’s Bad Guy was first published on Beebom

Elon Musk Knocks Off Bill Gates to Become the Second-Richest Person in the World

Tesla’s eccentric founder and CEO, after a massively successful year, recently went on to become the second-richest person in the world, knocking off Bill Gates from the position. A recent report published by Bloomberg suggests that the net worth of the SpaceX chief increased in an unprecedented way this year. Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index is a […] The article Elon Musk Knocks Off Bill Gates to Become the Second-Richest Person in the World was first published on Beebom

Observant Fans Discover Major Hint About GTA VI in New GTA Online Teaser

It has been quite a while since Rockstar released the last iteration of Grand Theft Auto. But still, the developers are still earning a lot of bucks from the game, mainly because of its open-world online version. Now, Rockstar Games recently released a teaser video for its upcoming downloadable content (DLC) and observant fans have […] The article Observant Fans Discover Major Hint About GTA VI in New GTA Online Teaser was first published on Beebom

Here’s How You Can Eject Water from Inside Your iPhone Using Siri Shortcuts

I don’t know about you guys, but I am that person who takes his smartphone to the shower to listen to my favorite songs. As a result, more often than not, my iPhone X gets splashes of water and the water, most of the time, goes inside the speaker grills at the bottom of the […] The article Here’s How You Can Eject Water from Inside Your iPhone Using Siri Shortcuts was first published on Beebom

This Custom Infinity Gauntlet Xbox Elite Controller Looks Pretty Dope

Over the past few months of Coronavirus lockdowns, we have seen several Redditors get creative in their homes. We saw one Redditor replace the glass panel of the Surface Duo with an aluminum one, and saw another make a rotating dock for an iPad. Now, a Redditor has turned a traditional Xbox Elite wireless controller […] The article This Custom Infinity Gauntlet Xbox Elite Controller Looks Pretty Dope was first published on Beebom

Netflix Facing Legal Issues over Controversial Temple Scene in India

Apart from trying out new things to improve user experience, Netflix is facing legal issues from the Indian government for its controversial content. Earlier this month, we saw the Indian government take control of OTT streaming platforms in the country. Now, according to recent reports, a few Indian leaders have filed police complaints against Netflix […] The article Netflix Facing Legal Issues over Controversial Temple Scene in India was first published on Beebom

Porsche Taycan EV Set a Guinness World Record for the Longest Drift

The German premium automobile manufacturer, Porsche, is all set to launch its first all-electric car in the market soon. However, before making it consumer-ready, the German automakers want to ensure that their first-ever commercial EV sets several new official world records. So recently, a Porsche instructor set a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous […] The article Porsche Taycan EV Set a Guinness World Record for the Longest Drift was first published on Beebom

The Queen’s Gambit Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Limited Series of All Time

After just four weeks of release, Netflix’s newest limited series, The Queen’s Gambit, has now become the most-watched limited series of all time. According to the digital streaming behemoth, the show has catered to millions of accounts, which is massive considering it a limited series. The streaming platform released all the episodes of the series […] The article The Queen’s Gambit Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Limited Series of All Time was first published on Beebom

These Are the Winners of the “Golden Joystick Awards” for Video Games

Since the initiation of the Coronavirus-led pandemic earlier this year, game developers saw a massive rise in the number of gamers during the mandatory lockdowns in most parts of the world. Now, as we are moving towards the end of this horrific year, it is time to take a look at the games that have […] The article These Are the Winners of the “Golden Joystick Awards” for Video Games was first published on Beebom

Researchers Send Boston Dynamics’ Robot-Dog ‘Spot’ to Chernobyl Nuclear Plant

Since the Chernobyl nuclear plant meltdown back on April 26, 1986, the small town of Chernobyl has been inaccessible to humans (not in games, though) due to the high amount of radiation. According to reports, the site still contains around 30 tons of radioactive dust. However, what affects humans, does not always affect robots, right? […] The article Researchers Send Boston Dynamics’ Robot-Dog ‘Spot’ to Chernobyl Nuclear Plant was first published on Beebom

This AI Tool Lets You Generate Fake Faces That Are Identical to Yours

As the internet has now become the primary workplace for most, one can find a lot of data on an individual from their online profiles. Amongst other personal information, companies that develop privacy-murdering facial recognition apps specifically attack your pictures to add to their vast database. So now, a company has developed an AI-powered tool […] The article This AI Tool Lets You Generate Fake Faces That Are Identical to Yours was first published on Beebom

Indian Government Caps Fee and Surge Pricing of Ride-Hailing Apps like Uber and Ola

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued new guidelines for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Ola that allow aggregators to charge up to 20 percent fee of the base fare on each ride. Through the new guidelines, 20 percent of the fare will go to the aggregator, while drivers will receive 80 […] The article Indian Government Caps Fee and Surge Pricing of Ride-Hailing Apps like Uber and Ola was first published on Beebom

India Wearables Shipments Hit Record High in Q3 Amidst Falling Prices, Increased Options

Shipments of smart wearables in India reportedly jumped 165% in the July-September quarter thanks to an increased emphasis on remote work and rising health awareness in the country. According to data from global market research and analysis firm, IDC, the wearables market in the country posted a record quarter with 11.8 million units shipped in […] The article India Wearables Shipments Hit Record High in Q3 Amidst Falling Prices, Increased Options was first published on Beebom

Sony is Permanently Banning PS5 Owners For Selling Their PlayStation Plus Collection

Sony offers access to 20 PlayStation 4 games through PlayStation Plus Collection, a new benefit to PlayStation Plus subscribers with PlayStation 5. The company has now noticed that some members are exploiting this offer by selling their benefit redeems to other players. In an attempt to stop this, Sony is now imposing permanent bans on […] The article Sony is Permanently Banning PS5 Owners For Selling Their PlayStation Plus Collection was first published on Beebom

Xbox Live Vulnerability Allowed Hackers to View Any User’s Email Address

A serious vulnerability in Xbox Live reportedly allowed hackers to see the e-mail ID of anybody who used the service. That’s according to multiple cyber-security researchers who claimed to have discovered the loophole and reported it to Microsoft. The vulnerability has since been patched server-side, and Microsoft has issued a statement saying that users don’t […] The article Xbox Live Vulnerability Allowed Hackers to View Any User’s Email Address was first published on Beebom

8 Best Dynamic Wallpaper Apps for Windows 10

While dynamic wallpapers have been a thing on Windows 10, it took Apple’s foray into live wallpapers on macOS Catalina to bring a significant shift. Now, there are plenty of dynamic wallpaper programs for Windows 10 that not only offers macOS dynamic wallpapers but also brings the ability to create your own live wallpaper. So […] The article 8 Best Dynamic Wallpaper Apps for Windows 10 was first published on Beebom

Samsung’s Records its Highest Smartphone Profit Share in Six Years

Samsung has reportedly managed to increase the profit share in the third quarter of this year. According to a report by market research firm Strategy Analytics, the company had over 30 percent profit share in the smartphone segment. In the third quarter, Samsung’s smartphone business contributed a 32.6 percent share of the global profits in the […] The article Samsung’s Records its Highest Smartphone Profit Share in Six Years was first published on Beebom

YouTube 8K Streaming Support Reportedly Rolling Out to Select Android TV Users

YouTube is reportedly rolling out 8K streaming support for select Android TV users as part of the company’s plans to possibly bring the feature to all users everywhere. According to Android Police, the feature is rolling out with YouTube version 2.12.08 on Android TV v10 and above, with the updated changelog stating ‘Limited 8K support […] The article YouTube 8K Streaming Support Reportedly Rolling Out to Select Android TV Users was first published on Beebom

Google India’s Revenue Increased 35% in FY20

Even as the world reeled under the Coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdowns and restrictions, some companies managed to turn huge profits nevertheless. As per regulatory filings made by the company, Google India has had a pretty solid year as well. The company reported a total income of Rs. 4,147 crore in the year ended […] The article Google India’s Revenue Increased 35% in FY20 was first published on Beebom

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 Spotted in Certification Images

We saw live images of the Surface Pro 8 prototype twice earlier this month. Today, Twitter user cozyplanes has spotted the certification listing images of the upcoming Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4. The images were spotted on the Korean certification website Safety Korea. Going by the listing images, it is clear that the […] The article Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 Spotted in Certification Images was first published on Beebom

Reliance Jio Announces Clash Royale Tournament With Rs 2.5 Lakh Cash Prizes

Reliance Jio‘s gaming division, JioGames, has teamed-up with developer Supercell to organize a nearly month-long Clash Royale tournament for India. According to the press release, the event will run from November 28 to December 25, with the winners eligible for cash prizes and the title of ‘India ka Gaming Champion’ (India’s Gaming Champion). The total […] The article Reliance Jio Announces Clash Royale Tournament With Rs 2.5 Lakh Cash Prizes was first published on Beebom

New Apple Patent Suggests 3D Touch for the MacBook Pro Touch Bar

Remember 3D touch? The feature everyone loved to hate until Apple actually got rid of it and we realised it was very useful in the keyboard? Well, according to a new patent filed by Apple, it seems the technology (or something similar to it, at least) might be making its way to the MacBook Pro’s […] The article New Apple Patent Suggests 3D Touch for the MacBook Pro Touch Bar was first published on Beebom

Best Custom Charging Animation Apps for iPhone

The other day while tracking down my daily dose of iPhone hacks, I stumbled upon a few charging animation apps. Upon finding them really cool, I tried them out to set an eye-catching custom charging animation on my iPhone. Having just created a quick hands-on guide on setting custom charging animation on iPhone, I think […] The article Best Custom Charging Animation Apps for iPhone was first published on Beebom

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, & Redmi Note 9 4G Launched Starting at CNY 999

Though the Redmi Note 9 series has been on sale in India for close to six months, it is today that the company has launched this popular budget-centric series in China. The Redmi Note 9 series in China, however, is completely different from the one launched earlier this year in India. Xiaomi is trying to […] The article Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, & Redmi Note 9 4G Launched Starting at CNY 999 was first published on Beebom

Redmi Watch with 1.4-inch Color Display, 7-Day Battery Life Launched in China

As teased earlier this week, Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Watch alongside the new Redmi Note 9 5G series in China. This is the first-ever smartwatch under the budget-centric Redmi brand, whose wearables portfolio includes only the Redmi Band right now. Redmi Watch boasts a square display, heart rate sensor, up to 7-days of battery […] The article Redmi Watch with 1.4-inch Color Display, 7-Day Battery Life Launched in China was first published on Beebom

Nokia Smart TVs With up to a 75″ 4K Display Launched Starting at €400

Following the launch of the Nokia Streaming Box 8000 earlier this month, StreamView GmbH, the official licensee of Nokia Android TVs, set top boxes and DAB+ radios in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, has unveiled 7 new Nokia Smart LED TV models, including a top-of-the-line 75-inch 4K Ultra HD unit. The rest […] The article Nokia Smart TVs With up to a 75″ 4K Display Launched Starting at €400 was first published on Beebom

10 Best Photo Viewers for Windows 10 (Free and Paid)

Windows 10 has a feature-packed photo viewer called Microsoft Photos. But you will agree when I say that it’s very slow to respond and crashes often. Sure, Microsoft Photos comes with tons of image and video editing features, but those features also make it feel heavy and bloated. So if you are looking for a […] The article 10 Best Photo Viewers for Windows 10 (Free and Paid) was first published on Beebom

Apple’s 2021 iPad Pro Might Come with 5G mmWave Support

The iPad Pro may be the most powerful non-Mac device Apple makes, but it has been falling off in recent times. The new, fourth generation iPad Air has a newer processor, and the iPad Pro still has an LCD display, albeit with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, all that means is Apple will be launching […] The article Apple’s 2021 iPad Pro Might Come with 5G mmWave Support was first published on Beebom

iPhone 12 Pro Reportedly Costs Apple $406 While iPhone 12 Costs $373

A teardown of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro by Japanese media giant, Nikkei, in collaboration with Tokyo-based technology analysis firm, Fomalhaut Techno Solutions, seems to have revealed some key details about their cost of components. According to the report, the Bill of Materials (BoM) of the high-end iPhone 12 Pro is $406 (~Rs. […] The article iPhone 12 Pro Reportedly Costs Apple $406 While iPhone 12 Costs $373 was first published on Beebom

Google Pay Will Not Charge Transaction Fees in India

Following confusion regarding transaction fees in Google Pay, Google has now issued a clarification to reassure that the transaction fees introduced for the U.S. version of Google Pay doesn’t apply to Indian users. “These charges and fees are specific to the US and do not apply to the Google Pay or Google Pay for Business apps […] The article Google Pay Will Not Charge Transaction Fees in India was first published on Beebom